Trustees postpone math curriculum decision pending committee review
After concerns about the Sharon Wells elementary program and potential loss of grant funding tied to Blue Bonnet Math, the board postponed the math curriculum decision to April 15 and reconvened the committee without Sharon Wells.
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A committee of district math teachers presented options for elementary and secondary curricula at the March 25 meeting. Trustees expressed concerns about the elementary 'Sharon Wells' program—citing teacher‑centered instruction and poor student performance—and emphasized that grant funds ('Strong Foundations' and 'LIFT') hinge on adopting 'Blue Bonnet Math.' Trustee Brenda Witty moved to postpone the decision until April 15 to reconvene the committee without Sharon Wells; the motion passed 7–0.
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